A single longform, heartfelt conversation — is that too much for a parent to hope for?

From the distraction-prone hyperactivity of adolescence to the emotional angst of their teen years, sometimes kids just don’t want to talk. For parents looking to learn a little more about their kid’s inner world, it’s a tough task.

What if, to get through to your child on a deeper level, you didn’t need to have those long chats after all? According to family therapy expert Timothy Davis, Ph.D. — author of “Challenging Boys: A Proven Plan for Keeping Your Cool and Helping Your Son Thrive” — smaller talks can lead to bigger gains.

Davis, a psychologist with more than 25 years experience working with families, recently penned key parenting advice in his Psychology Today column . According to his “25

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